Bailey came to RAPS as a stray in July 2019. We can never understand how or why some people do not claim their sweet animals, but no one came for her. Bailey was not in ideal physical condition when...
Stray dog in Richmond? Call RAPS!
Stray dogs make their way to the City of Richmond Animal Shelter in a variety of ways. The ultimate goal is always to reunite every stray dog with their family as soon as possible! As the contractor...
Sad tales with happy endings
If we – and the animals – are fortunate enough, sad stories become tales of recovery and happy endings. Two such cases occurred recently at the RAPS City of Richmond Animal Shelter. Simon, an...
Stray versus wild: What to do when you find an animal in distress
We often get asked what to do if a member of the public finds a stray domesticated animal or a wild animal. If you find a stray domesticated animal in Richmond, we strongly encourage the finder to...
Cosmo goes home – after a year!
A resident in Richmond had been trying to trap an injured raccoon on her property for quite some time when she accidentally trapped a beautiful stray orange cat instead! Thankfully, the resident...